Act 1 SCene 1 Flashcards
Describe two ways that Bianka’s character is opposite to that of Catherine’s
Bianca obeys her father
Bianca is serious and kind
Show that Katherine has a mean temper by referring to:
a) one thing she says and
b) one thing that is said about her
A) a pretty peat! Put finger in the eye, and she knew why. (what a spoiled little brat. She’d make herself cry now, if she could think of a reason)
B) hortensio says: “mates”, maid? how mean you that?no mates for you unless you were of gentler, milder mold. ( we’re not your suitors, that’s for sure not until you improve your temper, girl!)
What reason does Baptista give for refusing to allow Gremio or Hortensio to court Bianca
Baptista says that Katherine must be married before Bianca because Katherine is older and he does not the younger daughter to be married before the older daughter
Identify three of Lucentio’s line that illustrate his love for Bianca
1)155 Tranio, I burn, I pine, I perish, Tranio,
156 If I achieve not this young modest girl.
2)O yes, I saw sweet beauty in her face,
3)And with her breath she did perfume the air:
176 Sacred and sweet was all I saw in her.
What plan do you lucentio and tranio devise so lucentio can court Bianca
Tranio and lucentio will trade clothing
Tranio will take Lucentio’s place meanwhile lucentio will be disguised as Cambio while courting bianca.
What lie do lucentio and tranio tell biondello so that he will go along with their scheme
Lucentio lies that he killed someone in a fight and was afraid that someone saw him which is why he took off his clothes.
What is sly’s reaction to the play that is being performed for him
Sly says it is excellent but he finds it boring
What are Petruchio and Grumio arguing at the beginning of the scene
It is a pun
Petruchio wants Grumio to knock a the door but Grumio thinks Petruchio is asking him to hit him.
Why does Petruccio agreed to woo Katherine. provide a quotation to support your answer
He will get a dowry/money for it.
Thou know’st not gold’s effect. Temm me her father’s name and ‘tis enough”
What deception does Hortensio plan so that he can court
Hortensio plans to disguise himself as a mathematics and music teacher so that he can court Bianca and his name will be Litio
List three images that Petrucchio mentions to prove that he will not be bothered by Katherine’s sharp tongue
Lion roars
Heaven’s artillery thunder in the sky
The ocean raging as an angry boar chased with sweat
What does you Lucentio thing of Tranio impersonation of him
Happy
How does Gremio feel about Lucentio as a suitor for Bianca
Gremio does not think it is a good idea. Gremio is saying that Lucentio talks to much and is good at talking.
